ANNUAL
REPORT
2012-13
Mission: To shape positive attitudes
about race and differences, reduce
isolationism between urban and
suburban schools, and improve
math, science, and language arts
skills.
DONORS DELIVER
Imagine building a raft out of duct tape, wood, and barrels. Gathered on the beautiful
grounds of Winding Trails, in Farmington, 7th graders from Mary Hooker Environmental Studies
Magnet School and Noah Webster MicroSociety Magnet School in Hartford engaged in a day of
teambuilding. Through a progressive series of group games, communication exercises, and a
contest to see who can build and successfully sail the best raft, students worked together to
achieve a common goal. Students received instruction on Archimedes Principle, buoyancy,
propulsion, stability, and engineering/design. In teams they designed and constructed a raft to
float 4-6 people. This activity was sponsored in part by The Wolf Pack Foundation, Newman’s
Own Foundation, The Werth Family Foundation, and generous donors like you.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Robert Haggett: Chair; Willajeanne F. McLean: Vice Chair; David Hess: Vice Chair; Cheryl Kloczko: Secretary; Paul Stefanik III: Treasurer
Gregory Guay, Diane Kearney, Ann Fulco, Cynthia Womack, Elizabeth Sheridan, Gerald Martin, Sarah Barzee,
Lynn Pasquerella, Barbara Taylor, Delores Cole, Fernando Betancourt
GOVERNMENT
CREC
State Of Connecticut
City Of Torrington
The CT DEPT of Economic & Community Development
Teaching kids to get
along - thank you!
FOUNDATIONS
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
The Elizabeth Carse Fnd, B of Am., N.A.,Trustee
Farmington Bank Community Foundation
Fund for Greater Hartford
The George A. & Grace L. Long Foundation
George H.C. Ensworth Memorial Fund, B of Am, N.A., Trustee
Newman's Own Foundation
Pietrogallo & Haggett Familly Fund
Savings Bank of Manchester Charitable Foundation
Joseph S. Stackpole Charitable Trust, B of Am, N.A., Trustee
The Wolfpack Foundation
The Doris & Simon Konover Family Foundation
The Ensworth Charitable Foundation, B of Am, N.A., Trustee
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
The Petit Family Foundation Inc.
The Robert & Margaret Patricelli Family Foundation
The Xerox Foundation
Travelers Foundation
Waterford Group Charitable Foundation
Werth Family Foundation
The Mr. & Mrs. William Foulds Family Fnd,
B of Am., N.A. & Gerald A. Joseloff, Co-Trustees
CORPORATIONS & ORGANIZATIONS
790 Farmington Commons, LLC
Apricots
Arthur Murray Franchised Dance Studio
Baldwin Insurance Agency
Bella Creations
Beijing Gardens
Bob's Discount Furniture
Bombay Olive Indian American Cuisine
Braman Chemical Enterprises InC.
Burns, Brooks, & McNeil
Cambridge House
CBRE/New England
Ceci Nail
Chicago Sam's Sports Bar & Grill
Chicopee Savings Bank
Computer Development Systems, Inc.
Connecticut Business Systems
Crazy Bruce's Liquors
Crystal Diner
Cugino's
Dunkin Donuts
Easthampton Savings Bank
E'Lisabeth's
Farmington Miniature Golf Course & Ice Cream Parlor
Farmington River Financial Group
Fiduciary Investment Advisors
Foxwoods Casino
Gammons Hoaglund Company
Gateway Financial Group, Inc.
Glastonbury Jewelers
Glastonbury Tennis Club
Goodwin College
Highland Park Market
Iberia Wines & Spirits
Infinity Music Hall & Bistro
Lake of Isles
Lilly Caterers
Lime Rock Park
Lynch Toyota
M.W. Financial Group, Ltd.
Max Restaurant Group
May, Bonee, Walsh, Inc.
Michael Anthony's
Monarch Jewelers
Mount Holyoke College
Mr. Trophy LLC
Naples Pizza
Negrita's
O'Porto
Paws Inn Play LLC
PeoplesBank
Peterson Roofing, Inc.
Pond House Grille
Pratt & Whitney
Reid & Riege, P.C.
Richwood Consulting Group, LLC
Schaller Auto World
Sims Metal Management Aerospace
Simsbury Bank
CT DEPT. Of Economic & Community Development
Tapas
Taylor Brook Winery
The Blue Plate Café
The Gordon-Cross Corporation
The Hanover Insurance Group
The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
The Law Offices of Elizabeth Knight Adams, P.C.
The Mark Twain House
The S/L/A/M Collaborative
The Wooden Toy
Theatre Works
Travelers Community Connections
Triatic, Incorporated
Unique Fitness
Viking Fuel Oil Company
Warner Theatre
Westinghouse Electric Co.
YMCA Camp Woodstock
INDIVIDUALS
Alastair Clark
Alejandro & Julie Rivera
Alicia DiLeo & Brett Palmer
Alison Ginnett
Allan Wilson & Joyce Wilson
Amy Hines
Ann Fulco
Ann Riley & George Coleman
Anna & Robert Jusko
Anne-Katrin Weischdel
Anwar & Najia Atif
Arne & Eileen Bjarno
Asta Valionyte
Barbara Gervais
Barbara Taylor
Beth Frost
Bob & Eunice Bragg
Brian & Amy Thompson
Brian & Christine Corsetti
Bruce & Linda Sill
Carol D. Eells
Carol Hermanowski
Carol Kimmel
Catherine & David Mazzotta
Cavel Forbes
Charles & Pamela Gardon
Charles Nash
Chris & Melissa Doyle
Christine Jacobs
Christine Mills
Clark & Cheryl Spencer
Cleice Nunes
Corinn Foran
Courtney Bournes
Curtis & Holly Johnson
Cynthia Womack
Darlene Sawczysyn
David Hess
Darren & Christine Schwartz
David & Carla Hawkins
Delores Cole
Denise Taylor
Diane Kearney
Diane Lemire
Dianne Gopaul
Dominic & Ann Fulco
Donna Dash
Eduardo Vargas-Burgos & Taisuee Perez-Sierra
Elaine Blackwood
Edward Weinswig
Elizabeth Jeffrey
Elizabeth Sheridan
Ellie Goldberg
Emilie Burgess
Erin & Paul Nock
Erin McGurk
Fernando Betancourt
Felicita Lopez
Gerald Martin
Gourishanker & Jyoti Menon
Greg & Amanda Guay
Harold & Lixlia Escotto
Hermaine & Dion Myrie
Igor & Tina Parsadnov
J.B Lewis
Jack & Christine Marshall
Jacklyn & Jim Malizia
James & Elvira Butler
James & Gretchen Nelson
Janice Agron
Jasmin Jones
Jason Fredlund
Jay & Johanne Presser
Jennifer & Scott Semple
Jennifer M'Sadoques
Jennifer Sanchez
Jessica Carrero
Jessica Dezi
Jim Welch
John & Cauline Kearney
Jon & Sherri Helget
Jose Sierra
Jovanka Segura
Judith M. Keppelman
Karen & Guy Brunette
Karen Long
Karla Boucher
Kermit Rodriguez
Kerryann Scott
Kevin & Fe Dinneen
Kevin & Kristin Lemke
Kevin & Teresa Bingham
Kim Sobel & Jeff McGowan
Kristen & Christopher Ramsey
Lisa Boyle
Lourdes M. Gerena
Lynn Lichatz
Lynn Pasquerella & John Kuchle
Magaly Nieves
Marcus & Jennifer Bordiere
Margaret Gomez
Mariela Bowers & Luis Garcia
Marilyn Rivera
Marisol Castillo & Robert Glasgow
Mark & Barbara Taylor
Mark Spellman
Martha Conneely
Mary Fomenko
Mathew & Tina Lanzi
Matt & Renee Cooper
Matthew & Jill Kehl
Mauro & Adriana Atalla
Merari Ruiz
Mercedes Gentles
Michelle & Ross Bosco
Minersa Kokic
Mitch & Kelly Garden
Modesta Mendez
Molly Lauck & Andrew Harris
Moon Kim & Jong Lee
Nancy Pare
Nancy Rodriguez Davila
Nelly Restrepo
Nicholas & Corinne Nocida
Olga Perez-Irvin
Ophelia Darko
Orvalino & Jaqueline Candido
Pamela Partridge West
Pankaj Patel
Patricia Baginski
Patricia Silva
Patty McGrath
Paul & Beth Stefanik
Paula Eshoo
Penny Lebel
Philip & Annette Archard
Phillip & Caron Rosario
Randy & Janet Giangiulio
Rich Loomis
Richard & Kayrnne Bochicchio
Richard M. DeLuco
Rick & Mary Manwaring
Rita & Franco Birritta
Robert Haggett & Susan Pietrogallo
Robert Wolak
Ron & Christine Newport
Ronald & Carol Kimmel
Rosa Ribeiro
Rosemary Papoosha
Ruedean Harvey
Sarah J. Barzee
Scott Wilson
Sean & Cheryl Glasgow
Shakora & Jayson Gardener
Shante Renee Henry
Sharon Roberts
Stephanie Rizos-Rosso
Steve & Erica Segarra
Steve Lanyi
Sugeily Ortiz
Sundrie Dhanraj
Susan Demella
Susan Hutchinson
Suzi Jensen
Tammy Strouth-Feltault
Tanya Simon
Tara McCarthy
Tara Vallera
Thania Edwards
Therelza & Dean Ellington
Thuc Nguyen
Tim & Cheryl Kloczko
Tim & Heather Torpey
Tom Phan & Son Vu
Tony & Anne Atmore
Tracy DiLoreto
Tulia Pereira
Ty & Ana Fernandez
Veronica Valdes
Willajeanne McLean
William DeRosa
William & Jennifer Philip
After many years of faithful service, Allan Wilson left his position
as Executive Director of The Discovery Center in June. Described as
“relentless” and “passionate” about the mission, Allan developed
programs to serve over 4,500 students annually in Connecticut
and Massachusetts. Inspired by Paul Newman’s vision to “teach
kids to get along”, Allan embarked on building an organizational
infrastructure for sustainability. His journey with The Discovery
Center began in 2002 when he helped establish The Discovery
Center as a separate 501 (c) (3). Allan’s leadership will be greatly
missed, and we wish him every success! The Board of Directors
hired Third Sector New England to assist with the transition to a new
executive director. Presently, Eunice Bragg serves as the Interim
Executive Director. (www.discoveringdiversity.com)
Allan Wilson, Executive Director
2006 — 2013
PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM
East Hartford
Dr. John A. Langford Elementary School
O’Connell Elementary School
Glastonbury
Glastonbury-East Hartford Magnet School
Buttonball Lane School
Eastbury School
Hebron Avenue School
Hopewell School
Naubuc School
Nayaug School
Hartford
Mary Hooker Environmental Studies Magnet School
Noah Webster Micro-Society Magnet School
Richard J. Kinsella Magnet School of the Arts
Maria C. Colon Sanchez Elementary School
Manchester
Washington Media Arts Magnet School
Verplanck Elementary School
Bennet Middle School
Keeney Elementary School
New Britain
Smith Elementary School
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Gaffney Elementary School
Scotland
Scotland Elementary School
Wethersfield
Charles Wright Elementary School
Emerson-Williams School
LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS
Glastonbury
Glastonbury East Hartford Magnet School
Hebron Avenue School
Hartford
Expeditionary Learning Academy at Moylan School
Sarah J. Rawson School
Breakthrough II Magnet
Mary Hooker Environmental Studies Magnet School
Litchfield
Litchfield Intermediate School
South Hadley
Smith Middle School
Mount Holyoke College
Torrington
East Elementary School
Forbes Elementary School
Southwest Elementary School
Torringford Elementary School
Vogel-Wetmore School
Woodstock
Woodstock Middle School
DIVERSITY ACADEMY
Hartford
Mary Hooker Environmental Studies Magnet School
Noah Webster Micro-Society Magnet School
FY 2012-13 REVENUE
NEWMAN'S OWN FOUNDATION
FOUNDATIONS & CORPORATIONS
GOVERNMENT
INDIVIDUALS
PROGRAM FEES
FUNDRAISING EVENT
INTEREST
IN KIND
TOTAL
675,000
328,418
194,550
31,409
76,503
55,713
3,045
30,000
1,394,638
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